George Wendt, who played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dies at 76

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom “Cheers,” has died. He was 76. Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for his role on the NBC comedy series. George Wendt as Norm Peterson in an episode of “Cheers.” Paul Drinkwater/NBCU via Getty Images Born on Oct. 17, 1948, in Chicago, … Read more

What to know about the GENIUS Act, a crypto regulation bill

The Senate voted 66-22 late Monday to advance the GENIUS Act, a bill that aims to regulate some cryptocurrencies. The bill faced some Democratic opposition in recent weeks over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures, but it ultimately garnered support from 16 Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. The industry-backed measure … Read more

Trump to unveil plans for US missile defense shield that could cost tens of billions

President Donald Trump will announce at the White House Tuesday afternoon his initial plans for the “Golden Dome” missile defense system, an effort he says will protect the United States against threats from North Korea and elsewhere, three U.S. officials confirmed. Trump will be joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Michael Guetlein, the … Read more

New Orleans jail employee arrested, accused of helping mass escape of inmates

A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail where 10 inmates escaped has been arrested and accused of helping facilitate the breakout, officials said Tuesday. Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday morning, sources familiar with the arrest told ABC News. Williams allegedly shut … Read more

Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor

ATLANTA — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms says her single term as Atlanta mayor gave her “battle-tested executive leadership” that she can offer to Georgia voters as she runs for governor. Bottoms, 55, officially launched her campaign Tuesday, becoming the second well-known Democrat to jump into the 2026 race. State Sen. Jason Esteves of Atlanta announced … Read more